Discovered the while searching for a western route to India. Amerigo Vespucci 1499–1502
Proved that the lands Columbus found were a , later named "America" in his honor. Ferdinand Magellan 1519–1522 Discovered the while searching for a western route to India
The history of geography is a thrilling saga of brave explorers who ventured into the unknown, redraw the maps of our world. For 6th graders, mastering this timeline is essential for understanding how our modern global picture came to be. From the first sea routes to India to the discovery of entire continents, these journeys changed history forever. Key Eras of Discovery their dates of travel
This table summarizes the foundational explorers, their dates of travel, and their primary contributions to geography. Navigator / Explorer Main Discovery or Achievement 1497–1499 Discovered the while searching for a western route to India